This 1950s house on a down-sloping site was 14 feet wide, boxcar-like, and offered no private outdoor space.

Breathing Room (after)

The remodel reorganized the main floor and sandwiched it between a new front courtyard and a rear outdoor room overlooking the slope. The ceiling was given a gentle pitch over the original beams. The result resembles an airy garden pavilion.

When these home owners needed a space for their office they decided on a small butler’s pantry. The underutilized space between the kitchen and dining room would have to pull double duty as a home office and kitchen storage area.

Create a Home Office (after)

A simple, inexpensive redo transformed the 8- x 13-foot nook into a cozy library-like home office that really works.